Tier II: Custom Training and Movement Coaching
Climbing coaching designed for you, your goals, and your equipment
Initial strength, power, endurance, and movement assessment
Custom plan built for your movement and training needs
Weekly check-in with coach
In-depth movement feedback and discussion
In-depth education and feedback on all lifting and training
Investment: $267-$297/mo (3-month minimum)
“I've worked with Karly for two winter training blocks now and each time I've been super happy with the outcome. When I first started working with PD, I was getting more comfortable in the 12- range; training with Karly made me feel way more solid in that grade and was also an essential part of what pushed me to 12+. Having the structure of a plan to reduce the mental load of a training block is great, but the movement skills and video feedback are what I keep coming back for.
I feel pretty comfortable building strength on my own, but what I didn't realize was that I was lacking the movement skills to fix bad technique and habits that were holding me back. As someone who started climbing in my 30s, Karly helped me identify and correct those in a way that truly elevated my climbing. On top of that, I feel like a much more well-rounded climber now-- like I can travel to any location and adjust more quickly and move more confidently on any type of rock.
Getting back into the spring season this year, I felt sooo smooth and intuitive on an old project-- and was able to send it in one day. Stoked to see all the hard work pay off!”
— Custom Training & Movement Athlete, Brittany Mitchell
No two climbers are the same, so why would their training be the same?
Climber A and Climber B have both red pointed a dozen 12a routes, and both want to progress to the next level. Climber A can’t do a single pull-up, while Climber B can do ten.
Though they have similar goals and have sent similar grades, these climbers need very different training plans to reach new goals. Variations like this—and everything in-between—are common in a complex sport like climbing.
Climber A is great at vertical climbing and using their feet, but struggles on cruxes; Climber B boulders hard but struggles with endurance and moving efficiently.
how it works…
Holistic Assessment:
An objective strength and movement assessment determine areas of physical and technical need. Then we meet with you to discuss your climbing and training experience, equipment, and more. The result? A comprehensive plan tailored to your climbing goals.
Regular Check - ins:
Access your workout, record form videos, and receive weekly feedback at your fingertips on TrueCoach. Skip the planning headache, the am-I-doing-this-right uncertainty, and reduce injury risk with a coach’s support.
Improvement You Can Track:
No longer guess at your progress. See your strength go up by the numbers, and learn how to apply your strength on the wall with movement feedback every week.
an outside perspective is the difference between spinning your wheels in the same place and moving forward.
Investment: $267-$297/month
Meet your coach
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Karly Rager, MS, CSCS, SPI
Karly founded Project Direct in 2020. She has climbed dozens of 5.13s, with redpoints up to 5.13+. Passionate about the mental aspects of climbing, Karly focuses on how cognitive strategies influence progression and performance.
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Casey Elliott, MS, CPT
With extensive coaching experience across all climbing disciplines, Casey has successfully sent 8a routes in sport, trad, and bouldering. His expertise in movement coaching has made an invaluable contribution to Project Direct’s approach.
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Patrick Cooke, CPT
With over 20 years of experience, multiple first ascents, and WI6 climbs under his belt, his achievements in the mountains speak for themselves. His deep wisdom of the frozen world and ability to balance it in life is an invaluable resource for his athletes.
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Dana Taylor, CPT, SPI
Dana will show you how training & movement coaching will make a huge difference on those roof cracks and trad routes. She’ll help you unlock the power of gym training to elevate your trad climbing—and you might get more stoked than ever!
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Connor runge, CPT
Hailing from Canada, Connor has achieved many alpine first ascents, 5.13 onsights, and 9a sport routes over his years of experience in the sport. His dedication to climbing allow him to bring deep movement and training insight to the athletes he coaches.
What athletes are saying…
“Project Direct totally changed my idea of what I thought was possible for my own climbing progression! Karly keenly identified weaknesses and wrote wonderfully structured sessions. I have seen my strength, technique, and climbing ability grow massively just in the past 12 weeks - I even flashed my first 5.12a on gear, in no small part due to Karly's training program! If you are trying to decide to enroll in one of Project Direct's programs - DO IT!”
- OLIVIA WETZEL
“Just wanted to tell you how much I appreciate you as my first climbing coach and what a difference your coaching has made for my climbing since working with you. I always dreaded having a ‘training programm’ and never followed through because it was always so cumbersome. Your coaching and training plans are so deceptively simple, but have made massive shifts in my mindset, power, and abilities. I appreciate you so much. Thanks for making a difference."
- PIER WU
“My favorite part of the program was having Karly design all of my workouts - there was no effort required on my part to figure out what I was doing every week. I just had to show up and get it done. The biggest difference I can see is the improvements in areas that have traditionally been my weaknesses. She specifically targeted power and overhanging terrain for me and the improvements have been incredible. If you’re on the fence about working with Project Direct, I’d ask how important is climbing to you and are you willing to make an investment in yourself to improve? For me, it was an easy yes and I can’t wait to work with Karly again!”
- BRITTANY DRAYCOTT
“I went from having done a couple of 12a Routes to redpointing a 12d in just a few weeks working with Karly.”
- TANiA CURIEL
FAQS
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100% yes. Since this program is written for you specifically, we will work to find out a safe and effective way to have a very successful first training cycle! So stoked for you!
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Add your name to the waitlist & new athlete intake form. If you sound like a good fit, we will reach out and set up a free, 30-min call with you and the coach you would like to meet. These calls have no obligation, but if you are stoked to join our roster after the call, you will have the option to do with with a small deposit (2-3 month wait time on average).
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That depends on your goals and you as a human being. Our coaches have a breath of outdoor climbing experience bouldering, sport climbing, trad climbing, comp climbing, ice climbing, and alpine climbing. Having a conversation with a coach is a great place to start. Check out our coach pages above and shoot an email over to whoever you would like to meet and work with.
*Please note that coach availability varies. The best method is to fill out the New Athlete Intake From to get the conversation started.
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If you are a good fit for custom training, we will do everything within our power to make it work for you. Reach at to Karly @projectdirect_coaching or at karly@projectdirectcoaching.com and we will work with you to make a payment plan that works for you!
program comparison
Strength Training
Movement Coaching
Mental Coaching
Outdoor Climbing Session Programming
Custom programming written just for you by your Project Direct coach
60-min video call with your coach every other week
Weekly check-ins and programming updates
Tier I: 1 on 1 Coaching
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$440 per month
Access to your coach via messaging (response within 2 days M-Th)
Investment (3 month min. commitment for all programs)
Tier II: Custom Training & Movement
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$267 per month
Tier II: Headpoint Training
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$349 per month
Ready to get started?
Take the next step. Fill our our New Athlete Intake Form and a Project Direct coach will reach out to schedule your free 30-minute intro call.